Teachers Talk Radio

Behaviourism in Schools: The Friday Morning Break with Poppy Gibson

Special guest: Dr Robert Morgan
In today's episode, Poppy is joined by primary education lecturer Dr Robert Morgan from University of Greenwich, London. We discuss 'behaviourism' and what this means in the classroom, and question whether intrinsic rewards can be as powerful as external rewards and sanctions, and what this means for our pedagogy in the modern world.

Belonging: The Twilight Show with Nathan Gynn

What does it mean to belong at school? With attendance and teen mental health in the headlines, we take a deep dive in to the theory and research of belonging. We look at the academic benefits and the practical approaches to helping your students belong.  #attendance #behaviour #pastoral #belonging #uniform

KS3 - the unloved years: The Late Late Show with Ed Finch & Toby P-C

In perhaps a more serious and education focused show than normal, Toby and Ed dug deep into the unloved years of key stage three in the English education system.  We explored the top down pull of GCSEs and the huge push of overnight cultural change from year 6 in primary to year 7 in secondary.  Schools doing things differently were talked about and Toby shared his independent sector insights where year 7 & 8 are often at the top rather than bottom of a school, in terms of age.  Music was a belated tribute to Burt Bacharach. 

Is there a place for VR in the ELT classroom?: The Morning Break with Jane Ritter

This morning I had a fascinating conversation with Richard Twigg about VR in the ELT classroom. He opened my eyes to the motivational and linguistic opportunities VR in the classroom can provide. Listen back to learn more.Richard Twigg has over 20 years of teaching experience in the U.K., Malta and Italy and has been a teacher/teacher trainer for the last 15 years. In 1998 he graduated from Huddersfield University with a Certificate in Education (Further Education). He was then a lecturer at York College before he moved to Malta in 2005, where he obtained his DELTA in 2007. He is currently the director of English Consultancy and Mediterranean Training, and he works as a freelance teacher/teacher trainer in Italy and Malta

All things Primary Computing: The Late Show with Lucy Neuburger

Lucy is joined by Allen Tsui to discuss the teaching of computing at Primary level.

Power Up Your Pedagogy with Bruce Robertson: The Twilight Show with Hannah Wilson

I'm joined by Bruce Robertson to discuss his new illustrated handbook of teaching 'Power Up Your Pedagogy'. With illustrations by Finola Wilson from Impact Wales. We chat about professional learning and coaching. The key learning lessons and the 12 elements of teaching practice that power-up your pedagogy. The better we become at something the more we enjoy it.

The hidden schooling crisis faced by children from Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities: The Late Late Show with Shaniqua Edwards-Hayde

Shaniqua is joined by Declan O'Driscoll as they discuss the crisis facing Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children in education. The two discuss cases, challenge myths and discuss what educators can do to close the gap for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils. A very informative show for all, whether you are an educator or not. Whether you have children of GRT backgrounds in your class or not.

The Sunday Lunch Show with Brent Poland and Adam Spence: What To Wear To School?

In today's show Brent and Adam discuss 'What to wear to school?'

Teaching and Learning in the AI revolution: The Twilight Show with Mark Nichols

Mark is joined by Dan Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest trends around teaching using Artificial Intelligence tools.

Why Bother Teaching? : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren talks about the books he's read and enjoyed so far in 2023 before looking at the positives of teaching and addressing the fundamental question "Why bother?"